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Community Development : Jewish Federations (Grantmaking)

Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York

Promote unity in our Jewish community.

four stars

91.69

770 Middle Neck Road Suite 5P
Great Neck, NY 11024
tel: (516) 466-8947   Web Site
EIN: 01-0651843

Board Leadership
Elias Kalimian
Chairman

CEO
Robert Kahen
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.69 four stars
  Financial 88.95 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 05/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

three stars

88.95

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 05/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 84.8%
  Administrative Expenses 2.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 12.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.10
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.52
  Program Expenses Growth 4.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 1.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York (NY) 91.69 four stars
Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York (NY) 86.59 three stars
Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County (CT) 90.05 four stars
Jewish Federation of St. Louis (MO) 86.08 three stars
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City (KS) 91.45 four stars

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The Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York works to celebrate the success of the Iranian Jewish Community as one of the most accomplished immigrant groups in America and to use our resources to: Promote unity in our community; Instill Jewish values in our children, while creating a sense of pride in their Jewish culture and heritage; Promote Zionist values and educate our community about Israel and its struggle for survival; Support educational, social, and medical programs that empower the people of Israel; and Provide aid to social programs in New York to assist those in need.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $4,207,498
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $755,810
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $4,963,308
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $4,963,308
   Other Revenue $5,584
TOTAL REVENUE $4,968,892
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,668,934
   Administrative Expenses $72,326
   Fundraising Expenses $309,088
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $3,050,348
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $1,918,544
   
Net Assets $4,976,095

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Fund Distribution $2,668,934 100.0%

Ratings History
Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-12 05/01/2017 91.69 four stars
2014-12 11/01/2016 93.75 four stars
2014-12 07/01/2016 90.18 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 77.31 two stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 03/01/2016 77.63 two stars
2013-12 03/01/2015 62.77 one star
2012-12 05/01/2014 64.06 one star

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 01-0651843
Name in IRS Master File IRANIAN AMERICAN JEWISH FEDERATION
NTEE Code T30
NTEE Classification Public Foundations
NTEE Type Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date June, 2002
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
  • December, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
Not compensated -- Robert Kahen President

The Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York works to celebrate the success of the Iranian Jewish Community as one of the most accomplished immigrant groups in America and to use our resources to: Promote unity in our community; Instill Jewish values in our children, while creating a sense of pride in their Jewish culture and heritage; Promote Zionist values and educate our community about Israel and its struggle for survival; Support educational, social, and medical programs that empower the people of Israel; and Provide aid to social programs in New York to assist those in need.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York (NY) 91.69 four stars
Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ (NJ) 90.75 four stars
Jewish Federation of Greater Houston (TX) 87.04 three stars
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County (FL) 91.01 four stars
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (NY) 86.84 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York
770 Middle Neck Road
Suite 5P
Great Neck, NY 11024
tel: (516) 466-8947
fax: (516) 466-8948
EIN: 01-0651843

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Board Leadership

Elias Kalimian
Chairman

CEO

Robert Kahen
President

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